Looking after your leased vehicle - Part 1

15/09/2021  Finance Products All News


Today we want to help all leasing customers to understand what they should be doing to look after their vehicle for the duration of their lease. This of course should help you to avoid any additional costs at the end of your contract.

Part 1 of our guide: Ensure the vehicle is serviced regularly.

Regular servicing in accordance with the manufacturer's servicing and maintenance schedule is a requirement of your leasing contract and you will be charged a penalty if you cannot provide evidence that this has been done.

Regular servicing also provides peace of mind that the vehicle is in a road-worthy condition and can help identify any potential issues early on.

We are often asked when is a service due?

Typically in newer cars leased through us, your engine management system should light up on the dashboard alerting you of when it should be serviced giving you ample time to arrange a service. However, always check the vehicle's operating manual for recommended service intervals.

The vehicle's operating manual will advise you:

  • How often you'll need to get your leased vehicle serviced.
  • When replaceable parts might need changing.
  • How often regular maintenance tasks need to be carried out – for example, oil changes.

Do I need to use a main dealer to service my vehicle?

  • If you have paid for a maintenance package, you will need to contact the finance company to book your vehicle in to one of their approved garages for its service.
  • If you are arranging your own servicing, most finance companies will recommend you go to a local main dealer to get your vehicle serviced. Simply search the manufacturer's website for the closest dealer to you.
  • If you would prefer to use a local garage, check with your finance company first to ensure the garage chosen is suitable.

We hope this helps, more on how to look after your leased vehicle coming soon!


Make an enquiry today and let our team help you into your perfect next car:

Apply for vehicle finance online at Jigsaw Finance: jigsawfinance.com/apply-online

Browse for a leasing offer on our sister website, Carzu: carzu.com/search

Jigsaw Finance Limited and associated trading styles is a Credit Broker not a lender and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 679612). We work with a limited panel of lenders, who may offer different interest rates and charges. We are only able to offer finance products from these providers. Our lender selection process is structured to balance lender efficiencies with customer approval rates. We operate on a non-advised basis, meaning we do not provide financial advice or make recommendations. Instead, we explain key features of available finance products, and you decide whether the product is suitable for you.

We do not charge you a fee for our service; instead we receive a commission payment from lenders for arranging finance on your behalf. The commission we receive may vary depending on the lender and product. The commission we receive from the lender and pay to the introducer impacts the amount you pay.

As a credit broker with a limited panel of preferred credit providers from whom we receive commission, Jigsaw is not impartial and we may be influenced by the amount of commission we earn. Although we receive commission from lenders, we aim to provide finance solutions that meet our customers' needs.

The amount earned by Jigsaw and the motor retailer including how it has been calculated will be disclosed prior to signing your agreement. Full details of this can be found in our Initial Disclosure Document.

If you have any questions about how we are paid or how we select lenders, please ask before proceeding.

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